BLACK DIAMOND SAFARIS

...Only An Hour From Christchurch

METHVEN | MT HUTT VILLAGE | NEW ZEALAND

WE TAKE YOU TO NZ’s BEST SKI FIELDS WITHOUT THE CHAIRLIFTS OR THE QUEUES…

BDS was established in 1996 and is locally owned and operated. We have made it possible for others to escape from the hype and pass on the passion we have for true genuine skiing with some of New Zealand’s phattest off-piste terrain. We provide all your transport and guiding needs, and have packages designed to suit everybody. Whether your family needs transport to the club fields for a ski week or day trip – Mt Olympus, Craigieburn, Mt Cheeseman and Broken River or the serious adventurists wanting their own personalised Snow Hunter’s experience tracking down the best New Zealand has to offer.

The Canterbury Club Ski Fields

Scattered along the Craigieburn Mountain Range

BDS have a long history with the club fields, the club members and an extensive knowledge of the area. This knowledge helps us pick the best guides to take you into this exciting arena and can introduce you to the locals and offer the most welcoming experience.

GREAT NZ SKI PACKAGES

All Levels – All Ages – The Solo Traveller or Groups. BDS offers skiing & snowboarding experiences for everybody & anybody. Whether you would like an introduction to the skiing life style or experienced riders wanting to add to their portfolio.

For the ski week addict or for those wanting the alpine ski in / ski out lodging option BDS can arrange your private transport and pit stops customized to suit in our safe and secure high country all weather equipped 4×4 trucks.

DAILY WEATHER UPDATES

BDS are in regular contact with weather and snow safety experts along with our own team in the field to ensure up-to-date road, weather and snow reports available to the public to keep the mountains safe.

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About Us

After decades of patrolling Canterbury’s Craigieburn mountain range we have found the abundant and secluded terrain every skier and snowboarder can only dream of. Join us for a uniquely Kiwi 4×4 safari through our remote high country into our pristine alpine environment.